Antonio Banderas Biography: Wife, Movies, Net Worth, Instagram, Age, Height, Wiki, Parents, Siblings, Children, TV Shows

Antonio Banderas is a renowned Spanish actor, director, and producer known for his versatility in Spanish and Hollywood cinema.

He gained international fame through his collaborations with director Pedro Almodóvar in critically acclaimed films like “Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!” and transitioned into Hollywood with roles in movies such as “Desperado” and “The Mask of Zorro.”

His iconic voice as Puss in Boots in the “Shrek” series further solidified his place in popular culture.

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• Full name: José Antonio Domínguez Bandera
• Date of birth: August 10, 1960
• Age: 64 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Profession: Actor, director, producer
• Height: 5’9″ (175 cm)
• Parents: José Domínguez (father), Ana Bandera Gallego (mother)
• Siblings: Francisco Javier Domínguez Bandera (brother)
• Spouse: Melanie Griffith (divorced)
• Children: Stella del Carmen Banderas Griffith
• Relationship status: In a relationship with Nicole Kimpel
• Religion: Catholic
• Ethnicity: Spanish
• Net worth: $50 million

Early Life and Education

Antonio Banderas, now 64, was born on August 10, 1960, in Málaga, Andalusia, Spain.

He grew up in a modest household; his father, José Domínguez, was a police officer, and his mother, Ana Bandera Gallego, was a schoolteacher.

Antonio has a brother, Francisco Javier, with whom he shared his early years in Málaga. He was raised in a Catholic family deeply rooted in Spanish culture.

As a child, Banderas aspired to become a professional soccer player, but a severe foot injury at 14 ended those dreams.

He shifted his focus to performing arts, studying drama at the School of Dramatic Art in Málaga. His formal training laid the foundation for a successful acting career.

Personal Life

Antonio Banderas married American actress Melanie Griffith in 1996 after meeting her on the set of the film “Two Much.” They had one daughter together, Stella del Carmen, born in 1996. Their marriage, though high-profile, faced challenges, and the couple divorced in 2015 after nearly two decades together.

Since his divorce, Banderas has been in a relationship with Nicole Kimpel, a Dutch investment advisor.

They met shortly before his divorce and have been together since. Antonio remains actively involved in raising his daughter and maintains an amicable relationship with Griffith.

Career

Antonio Banderas began his acting career in Spain, working with director Pedro Almodóvar on films that garnered international acclaim, including “Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.”

His Hollywood breakthrough came in the early 1990s with roles in “The Mambo Kings” and “Philadelphia.”

Banderas became a global star through action-packed roles in “Desperado” and “The Mask of Zorro.” He also ventured into animation, voicing Puss in Boots in the “Shrek” series and its spin-offs.

Beyond acting, he directed films like “Crazy in Alabama” and starred in Broadway productions, showcasing his versatility.

Awards

• Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor (2019) for “Pain and Glory”
• European Film Award for Best Actor (2019)
• Multiple Goya Award nominations

Net Worth

Antonio Banderas’s estimated net worth is $50 million. His wealth comes from his successful acting career, endorsements, and business ventures, including a fragrance line.

Social Media

• Instagram: @antoniobanderasoficial
• Twitter: @antoniobanderas

Filmography

• Desperado
• The Mask of Zorro
• Puss in Boots
• Shrek series
• Pain and Glory